Alison Kilian – Ghostwriter

I've been ghostwriting for time-strapped entrepreneurs and executives for over a decade, helping them combine storytelling with strategy to create business books people actually want to read. In that time, I've worked on more than 20 manuscripts, including multiple Amazon bestsellers, and have collaborated regularly with high-profile publishers like Forbes Books.

My clients use their books to establish themselves as thought leaders and boost their brands. A (well written!) book can be used to generate leads, land speaking engagements, drive engagement, and more. It can even be adapted for other formats, broken down to create podcasts, blog series, and courses. If you are looking to write a book that will promote your business in a way that actually engages readers, rather than scaring them off with overt sales pitches, I'm the storyteller for you.

Every book is unique, so the process may differ depending on your needs. In general, it looks something like this:

(1.) Strategy Session/Book Roadmap

The strategy session goes deeper into the purpose and content of your book. Who is the target audience? What are your goals? Once I understand what success looks like for your book, I develop a Book Roadmap. This is a chapter-by-chapter outline for your book, covering core topics and key messages, organized in a cohesive way according to an overarching narrative.

(2.) Writing Your Book

With the Book Roadmap as a guide, I write your manuscript, chapter by chapter. Typically, we talk through one chapter per week on a 90-minute Zoom call. The basic process: We talk; I write; you review; I revise as needed. Repeat until ... You've got a book!